CAPITA KAZU KOKUBO PRO
Shape/ref. stance/taper
Directional - 2.2cm(0.8in) Set Back - 8mm Taper
Flex rating BY MFR.
Directional Flex: 6.5 out of 10 (feels closer to a 7.5/10)
Profile
RESORT V3 DIRECTIONAL (Directional “Camrock” w/ a longer rocker in the nose)
Riding Style
All-Mountain Freeride
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Where to buy/more info:
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Overview
As Kazu Kokubo's pro model, this board is meant to ride hard and fast with no limits while keeping freestyle flair for big mountain riding, just like Kazu.
This snowboard has a slightly directional camrock profile with a bit of taper that helps with float in powder while making the board more forgiving and playful. The flex is stiffer to provide stability for stomping big landings and charging through all types of terrain.
To put it simply, the Capita Kazu Kokubo Pro is a beefed up, more directional version of the Capita Mercury. This board is for the advanced rider that wants to ride hard, fast, and spin/jump off everything along the way.
PROFILE
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HYPERDRIVE ADV XT BASE - Exceptional anti-friction properties due to high molecular mass & specialized processing aids, this sintered material has a proprietary composition & is beyond fast. With increased thickness of the XT bases for enhanced durability.
Moonshot Omni-Tune – Stone grind structure straight from The Mothership.
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Stainless Steel 2 x 4 Inserts
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Radial Taper
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PANDA HOVER CORE - Ultra lightweight core enhanced with Bamboo Power Rods for maximum power & response.
4 x 25mm CARBONFLAX AMPLIFIER - is a natural flax fiber woven with carbon strands that is featured in high-end snowboard constructions. This fusion tape brings the reactive energy of carbon and the lightweight & dampening aspects of flax. The two fibers are highly compatible since they have similar properties regarding thermal expansion & failure strain, creating a uniformly flexing reinforcement that's light, snappy & durable.
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Holysheet Tri/Bi Fiberglass – The HOLYSHEET fiberglass configuration features fiber weaves with a high tensile strength & low modulus of elasticity. With a higher roving count in the same weight of glass, you can have a stronger & more responsive board without adding extra weight.
Magic Bean Resin – This advanced resin system has a bio-content of 60% renewable, agricultural raw material and is produced with no waste or greenhouse emissions. In production, it has a low-temperature requirement with a high yield output. Poppy, powerful, and extremely durable, MAGIC BEAN resin yields much stronger and more rigid qualities allowing a decrease in the wood core thickness. This means you get a lighter board while achieving higher energy return.
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Full ABS1000 Sidewalls
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360˚ HRC48 Steel Edges
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SKINLESS CORE ASH WOODGRAIN TOPSHEET - Specially treated pure wood veneer topsheet with a unique tactile feel that is 220gm lighter than the standard process.
Capita Kazu KOKUBO PRO in Action
See the full video on Youtube from Union here.
Capita Kazu KOKUBO PRO Review by Slash Board Shop
Coming soon!
Rider review
I rode the 2024/2025 CAPITA Kazu Kokubo Pro snowboard at Brighton Resort. This was right after I finished testing the Black Snowboard of Death from Capita, and the Kazu felt reminiscent of the BSOD, but more maneuverable, lively, and snappy. It’s a stiffer flexing board, but not planky like the BSOD, and it was definitely easier to engage ollies and get in and out of turns. I would say the flex for me was around a 7.5 out of 10.
The sidecut on the Kazu is a bit longer, so you can tell it wanted to track straighter and be less turny. This made it great for charging, getting in the air, and boosting side hits. You could feel the relief from the rocker in the nose and tail as well. Making it easier to transition in and out of turns.
This board also has a decent amount of taper, so I noticed needing a more deliberate pressure distribution in my stance to steer and carve without washing out the tail.
There was a some torsional flex for foot steering, but not a ton. With that in mind, when you rode with more assertiveness, the board carved really well and was fun to lay over on turns. The Kazu also stored a ton of energy, which made it a bit more lively but also great to spring and snap with off jumps and rollers.
The bit of rocker in the nose and tail made pressing very doable. But this is not going to be your ideal jib board, due to its stiffer flex and more directional shape. But even with the shape, riding and landing switch wasn’t too bad. You could feel when you were riding switch and needed to account for it, but still doable.
I would recommend this board for a more advanced rider who is looking to charge the whole mountain, including deeper powder days, but still have freestyle performance. Especially for jumps and getting in the air at speed.
- Cody (check out my stats in my rider profile)
TREEs
4/10
NOT IDEAL
DROPs
8/10
SOLID PERFORMANCE
JUMPs
9/10
TOP PERFORMER
POW
8/10
SOLID PERFORMANCE
CARVING
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
STABILITY
8/10
SOLID PERFORMANCE
VERSATILITY
5/10
INTENDED FOR AGGRESSIVE FREERIDE & FREESTYLE
Similar Boards:
K2 Antidote (more pop), Jones Stratos (more directional), Ride Deep Fake (slightly stiffer), Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro (more camber).
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